Tree Types and Descriptions

All varieties are native species and grow naturally in our area; the Carolinian Forest. Native species have a better chance of surviving than non-native species, enhance the biodiversity of our area, and require limited maintenance, as they are accustomed to surviving without human intervention. Native species can help increase the quality of our water and soil because they require very little, if any, watering or pesticide use.

Trees available for purchase are approximately three years old and range in size from 3 to 7 feet depending on variety chosen. Connon Nurseries supply all tree types, and are know locally for their product quality.

Delivery and Planting are now available!
Delivery = $15.00 + G.S.T. per tree.
Planting = $40.00 + G.S.T. per tree (includes wood chips and compost amendment for soil).
Tree Stakes (T-Bars) are also available for a cost of $8.00 + taxes - recommended with deciduous trees (includes 12 gauge wire and a piece of garden hose to protect the trunk).

Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	Trembling Aspen (Poplar, Quaking Aspen) - Available Fall 2005 Fast-growing, leaves tremble in slightest of breezes Size: 25 m high Lifespan: About 50 years Roots: Adaptable, spreading. Can reproduce through suckering Soil: Grows on almost every type of soil; does best on moist, well-drained, sandy or gravelly loams Light: Shade intolerant
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	American Larch (Tamarack) - Available Fall 2005 A coniferous (cone-bearing) tree, which loses its needles in Autumn. Size: 15-23 m high Lifespan: Up to 100 years Roots: Shallow and wide spreading root systems Soil: Can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but most commonly grows on wet to moist organic soils Light: Shade intolerant
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech - (similar to photos on this link, but with multiple stems)	Serviceberry Clump - Available Fall 2005 Produces berries that attact birds and other wildlife. Size: Up to 10 m high Lifespan: 25 - 30 years Roots: Can produce root sprouts or underground stems that can form clumps or thickets. Soil: Moist to dry, acidic soils Light: Part shade to full sun
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech - (similar to photos on this link, but with multiple stems)	River Birch Clump - Available Fall 2005 Cinnamon brown exfoliating bark, grows at a rapid rate Size: 9-12 m high Lifespan: Up to 75 years Roots: Extensive, shallow root system Soil: Performs in wet or dry soil, but does best in moist soils that are slightly acidic Light: Grows best in full sun
	Eastern White Pine - Available Fall 2005 A soft pine. The tallest tree in Eastern Canada, the eastern white pine grows to about 90 ft. Provides a great winter shelter for birds. Size: Up to 50 m high and 100-150 cm in diameter. In natural pre-colonial stands it grew to about 70 m tall. Lifespan: Up to 200 years. Roots: 3 to 5 feet deep lateral roots with sinker roots attached. Soil: Prefers moist sandy loam Light: Thrives in full sunlight. More info and photos from Virginia Tech
Image available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	Paper Birch - NOT Available in 2005 One of the fastest growing birches, silvery bark, graceful and hardy. Size: 13 m high Lifespan: Up to 140 years Roots: Shallow root system Soil: Grows on almost any soil Light: Shade intolerant
	Red Maple - Available Fall 2005 A widely planted, fast growing shade tree. Can be found as far south as Florida. Leaves turn a deep red in the fall. Size: Medium 25 m high. 60 cm in diameter. Lifespan: Up to 100 years. Roots: Moderately deep Soil: Prefers moist, slightly acid soils Light: Prefers sun, shade tolerant. Red Maples have GREEN leaves throughout the year that MAY turn red in the fall. More info and photos from Virgina Tech
	Red Oak - Available Fall 2005 The most common oak in Eastern Canada. Leaves turn red in the fall. Size: Medium 25 m high. 30 to 90 cm diameter Lifespan: Up to 150 years. Roots: Deep root system with tap roots in deep soil. Soil: Grows well in most soils. Light: Sun to moderate shade. Red Oaks have GREEN leaves throughout the year that MAY turn red in the fall. More info and photos from Virginia Tech
	Serviceberry - NOT Available in 2005 Produces berries that attact birds and other wildlife. Size: Small 10 to 15 m high. 20 cm in diameter. Lifespan: 25 - 30 years Roots: Can produce root sprouts or underground stems that can form clumps or thickets. Soil: Prefers sandy soil. Light: Prefers sun to moderate light. More info and photos from Viginia Tech
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	Silver Maple - NOT Available in 2005 Very hardy, rapid growing tree. Leaves silvery underneath. Needs space to develop. Size: 18 m high Lifespan: Up to 150 years Roots: Shallow root systems Soil: Sandy, loam or clay Light: Partial shade to full sun
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	Tulip Tree (Yellow Poplar) - Available Fall 2005 Magnificent tree for park/lawn has fiddle-shaped foliage. Showy tulip-like flowers in June. Size: 25 m high Lifespan: Over 100 years Roots: Deeply penetrating juvenile tap root, as well as many strongly developed and wide-spreading lateral roots Soil: Deep, rich, and moist soil Light: Shade intolerant
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	White Spruce - Available Fall 2005 A large evergreen, planted for ornamental and windbreaking purposes. Provides winter cover for many animals and birds. Size: Up to 30 m Roots: Shallow root system Soil: Thrives in a variety of soils Light: Will tolerate shade
Photo available from College of Natural Resources - Virginia Tech	Ohio Buckeye - NOT Available in 2005 A beautiful ornamental tree with large pale greenish-yellow flower clusters that appear from March to May. Size: 25 m Roots: Deep tap root Soil: Perfers moist soils, but does quite well in a variety of soils Light: Will tolerate shade Caution: All parts of this tree are poisonous if taken internally. Keep away from livestock; seeds and fruits are attractive to children and believed to be dangerous.

Here are some photos from the 2003 program to give you an idea of the sizes of trees you can expect. Trees do vary in size depending on availability. Robert is 5 foot 8 inches tall.

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